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What Are the Mainstream Wet Wipes Case Packing Methods Available on the Market?
In the global wet wipes packaging equipment market, three primary case packing methodologies dominate: pick-and-place (gripper) case packing, side-push (side-load) case packing, and wraparound case packing (also known as wraparound case packer or RSC wraparound systems). Each method is suited to different product characteristics, production speeds, carton styles, and end-market requirements. Understanding the distinctions among these technologies is critical when selecting the optimal wet wipes secondary packaging solution for your facility.
Pick-and-Place Case Packing is the most versatile and widely adopted method for flexible wet wipe packs. In this configuration, a robotic arm or Cartesian gantry system equipped with a vacuum gripper tool descends over the collated group of wet wipe packs, engages the vacuum suction cups or sponge pads, lifts the entire matrix, and places it into a pre-erected carton. This method is ideal for multi-layer packing configurations—for example, loading two layers of 5 to 10 packs each into a single carton. TECHFLOW PACK specializes in pick and place case packers that utilize Delta robots, 2-axis linear robots, or articulated robotic arms, depending on the speed and payload requirements. Pick-and-place systems are typically paired with American-style regular slotted containers (RSC) that are sealed with adhesive tape at the top and bottom flaps.
Side-Push (Side-Load) Case Packing operates by pushing the collated group of wet wipe packs horizontally into an open carton from the side. This method is mechanically simpler than pick-and-place and is well-suited for single-layer or flat-packed configurations where the product height is relatively low. Side-load case packers also use RSC cartons with tape sealing. They offer high speeds and robust reliability but may have limitations when handling multi-layer or vertically oriented pack patterns.
Wraparound Case Packing represents the third major category. In this system, a flat corrugated blank is fed into the machine, the wet wipe packs are placed onto the blank in the desired pattern, and the machine wraps the cardboard around the product bundle, folding and sealing the flaps with hot-melt glue. This method produces a tightly fitted, shelf-ready case that uses less corrugated material than traditional RSC cartons. Wraparound case packers are particularly popular in the beverage and dairy industries and are increasingly being adopted in wet wipes packaging lines where material cost savings and retail presentation are priorities. TECHFLOW PACKAGING SOLUTIONS offers all three case packing technologies, allowing clients to select the method that best aligns with their operational goals, budget, and downstream logistics requirements.